A place where belly dancers of all proficiencies perform in a friendly, cozy setting. Our periodic “Theme” nights feature interesting variations on middle eastern dance. We meet at:
Viento y Agua Coffee House
4007 East 4th Street
Long Beach, CA 90802
562.434.1182
DANCERs interested in performing at Shimmyshowcase, or anyone who would like to be on our email list, contact us at:
Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com

Shimmyshowcase 15th Anniversary Celebration March 17th, 2018

SHIMMY SHOWCASE

Now in its 16th year, Shimmyshowcase in Long Beach continues to provide a place where all dancers, regardless of proficiency, can perform in front of a warm, appreciative audience. Performers and guests alike keep returning for the temporary escape from the stress of everyday life into this relaxing and fun environment to explore and enjoy middle eastern inspired dance.

Shimmyshowcase encourages all dancers from beginners to seasoned performers to sign up and perform for us! For most up to date schedule and dancer opportunities, please email us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com and we'll add you to our weekly email schedule.

Sunday, January 23, 2011

UPCOMING SHOWCASE CALENDAR & DANCER OPPORTUNITIES

The SHIMMY SHOWCASE begins at 7 p.m. at I-CANDY COFFEE in Long Beach (1708 E. Broadway -- 562-437-3785). ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~DANCER OPENINGS!— We have a few openings for February 27 Mardi Gras showcase. Please contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to perform! ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~January 30: Jannah goes back to the 20th century hippie era of the 60's and 70's with a psychedelic “flower power” theme night. Performing to this fun theme are some truly sensational dancers guaranteed to make this a groovy evening for all. Dig this lineup: Taji, Najma, male dancer Siraj, and the Om Sisters! So boogie on down to I-Candy and join in the fun as we turn back the clock once again.

February 6: Xandra will be your coordinator for this showcase, and she delightedly welcomes back the dazzling Sabrina and The Dancing Lotus duo and new Shimmyshowcase performers Irina and Yuliya to I-Candy’s magic carpet. Why not make this a double Super Sunday and go from Super Bowl to Super Shimmyshowcase all in one day! Please come join us for a Super great time.

February 13: On this day before Valentine’s Day, love is on the mind, and Shimmyshowcase coordinator Ilana welcomes the extraordinary Tehani, Onyx, Rosé, and new Shimmyshowcase performers Rosella and Jayel as guest dancers, performing their interpretations of this day of romance which we know you will love! Please come join us for a memorable evening of dance and show a warm Shimmyshowcase welcome to all of these wonderful performers.

February 20 – DARK (No Shimmyshowcase) -- Belly Dancer of the Universe competition in Long Beach

February 27: Last month it was “Feathers & Fringe” burlesque and this time Saviya provides the opportunity for that and beyond as Shimmyshowcase celebrates Mardi Gras time at I-Candy coffee with guest dancers Meryem Vani. So add your mask and beads and join us at I-Candy for a really crazy night. Dancers, this should be a really fun theme, so please don’t hesitate to contact us at Shimmyshowcase@gmail.com if you’d like to share in the zany frivolity characteristic of this festive event.

March 6: Abraiha will be your host for this Shimmyshowcase and she welcomes the elegant May, Nazila, Lois and Liz to I-Candy’s magic carpet. If you enjoy belly dancing in its classic form, you will love this program, so please come to this Shimmyshowcase and let these gorgeous ladies bedazzle you!